Stand Fitter

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform fitting, assembly, and dismantling of mill stands according to daily rolling and maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with production and roll shop teams to ensure stand and cassette readiness before campaign start‑up.
• Support supervisors in maintaining rolling continuity and minimizing stoppages caused by stand or cassette issues.
• Assemble and align roll chocks, bearings, and couplings within specified tolerances as per setup sheets.
• Ensure correct gap settings, roll pass alignment, and stand centering to maintain bar dimensional accuracy.
• Perform visual checks and confirm proper lubrication and water supply connections before mill operation.
• Minimize downtime by carrying out quick and accurate stand changeovers during size changes.
• Participate in stand modification or trial programs aimed at improving pass design, cooling efficiency, or roll life.
• Provide feedback on chock performance, roll wear patterns, and bearing conditions to enhance reliability.
• Suggest practical improvements to reduce setup time and increase alignment accuracy.
• Identify issues such as vibration, misalignment, or uneven wear and apply corrective actions promptly.
• Adjust stand alignment and roll gap based on bar feedback during trial passes.
• Report major abnormalities to supervisors with clear and accurate observations.
• Follow all safety standards during stand handling, lifting, and alignment activities.
• Use proper PPE and maintain safe working practices around rotating and heavy equipment.
• Report near misses, oil leaks, and unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.
• Inspect and maintain chocks, bearings, and couplings for wear, damage, and proper lubrication.
• Support breakdown repairs, mill shutdowns, and stand overhauls to ensure equipment reliability.
• Keep stands, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and properly stored in line with 5S standards.

• Vocational/Technical Certification or Diploma in Fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Metallurgy or related technical fields.

• Vocational/Technical Certificate:
  Minimum 5 years of experience as a Stand Fitter, Roll Shop Technician, or Mechanical Fitter in a bar mill or similar long‑product rolling mill.
• Diploma:
  Minimum 3 years of experience as a Stand Fitter, Roll Shop Technician, or Mechanical Fitter in a bar mill or similar long‑product rolling mill.
• Relevant Experience may include the following:
  • Experience in continuous production lines, high-temperature environments, and shift-based mill operations.
  • Experience in stand and cassette preparation, shutdown maintenance, overhauls, and repair activities for mill stands and related mechanical components.